Basics
- Location:
- Near Creede, in the central San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado
- Setting:
- Mountainous
- Surface:
- Rough Dirt or Gravel
- Length:
- 17 miles
- Time:
- 1 to 2 hours
- Season:
- Year round, weather permitting
Description
This scenic route traces the history of Creede's silver mining district through the rugged high mountains of the San Juans. Interpretive signs and a guidebook relate much of the history of these storied mountain canyons.
Details
Location:
Near Creede, in the central San Juan Mountains of southwest Colorado
Setting:
Mountainous
Surface:
Rough Dirt or Gravel
Length:
17 miles
A 4WD vehicle is required for the final two miles of this loop; however, turnaround points are provided for passenger vehicles.
A 4WD vehicle is required for the final two miles of this loop; however, turnaround points are provided for passenger vehicles.
Time:
1 to 2 hours
Most of the historic attractions along this route require you to get out of your car.
Most of the historic attractions along this route require you to get out of your car.
Main Roads:
W Willow Ck Rd
Season:
Year round, weather permitting
Camping Info
Marshall Park, Rio Grande
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Head west from Creede along Bachelor Mountain Road to begin the loop. The loop returns to Creede at West Willow Creek Canyon Road, on which a four-wheel-drive vehicle is recommended.
